Drones are a growing security threat for correctional facilities. Hostile individuals use drones to drop drugs, cellphones, and weapons to inmates in outside recreation yards, even under supervision. It’s not just the influx of contraband that poses a threat to human safety and prison security; it’s also the chaos these drops can cause.
For instance, in August 2015, a drone dropped 144.5 grams of tobacco, 65.4 grams of marijuana, and 6.6 grams of heroin into Mansfield Correctional Institution’s north yard in Mansfield, Ohio, leading to a riot among 75 inmates who witnessed the drop.
The fundamental problem with drones is their ability to bypass the multiple layers of physical security that traditionally keep jails and prisons safe. If institutions do not take steps to regain control in the drone era, the consequences could be dire. Drones could potentially be equipped with bombs to commit prison yard assassinations or used in swarms to overwhelm staff and support a large-scale inmate escape.
This Corrections1 guide prepares correctional facilities to procure and deploy drone detection products and technology.
Included in this guide:
- Key considerations before purchasing drone detection systems, ensuring you understand your facility’s specific needs and the capabilities of different systems.
- Top implementation strategies, helping you integrate drone detection systems effectively into your operations.
- Essential questions to ask vendors, enabling you to gather all necessary information for informed purchasing decisions.
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